Facilitate, measure, and improve the quality of management, teamwork, and employee engagement. Partner withother department managers to lead and facilitate change. Provide coaching and interpretation of company policiesto managers. Design strategies, processes and programs to align people with business objectives. Provideadministrative excellence in managing benefit programs, compensation, and data reporting and analysis. Plan andexecute employee relations activities. Recruit qualified candidates for open positions and execute the on-boardingprocess. Identify and grow talent through succession planning and employee development. Provide HR assistanceto the Cartago, Costa Rica manufacturing facility. Manage safety and workers compensation programs.

Human Resource Manager 5/1998 -3/ 2005Tyson Foods, Inc10/2003-5/2005: Amarillo, TX facility of 3600 employees. Maintained accurate records and ensured complete documentation. Interpreted and administered policies in a fair and consistent manner. Managed the employee retention program. Resolved employee grievances with union business agent. Presented unresolved grievances before the Pre-Arbitration Committee. Compiled information regarding the plant’s affirmative action plan. Defended company at unemployment hearings. Assist in recruiting for management/management support positions. Managed staff of four. Facilitated meetings for safety violations. Employment Manager8/2002-10/2003: Council Bluffs, IA facility of 1200 employees. Managed recruitment process for hourly production workers and office staff. Ensured proper documentation throughout the hiring process. Audited applications and I-9s to ensure compliance with EEO/AA regulations. Assisted with personnel administration. Assisted Training Department with new hire orientation classes. Human Resources Intern07/2001-8/2002: Dakota City, NE facility of 3600 employees. Gained experience in employment, safety, labor relations, managing turnover, and job bid movement. Participated in all steps of union grievance procedure, including pre-arbitration hearings with the UFCW. Supervised staff of seven. Production Line Laborer/Ergonomic Monitor/Spanish Interpreter05/1998-07/2001: Denison, IA facility of 360 employees.

Hired, trained, and directed staff of fourteen outbound sales representatives to successfully sell productsand services over the phone. Responsible for setting time zone schedules and running evening reports.